Triangulation 1
King and Pawn Endgame Drills
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Outside Passer
Active King
Invasion 1
Invasion 2
Shouldering
Shouldering 2
Timing
Opposition
Opposition Master
Maintain the Opposition
Horizontal Opposition
Distant Opposition
Distant Opposition 2
So, instead of the Lesson (which only Diamond members can access) do the following drills (which are unlimited for Platinum members). Post your games on this post!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZFZ-hgDk4AoWS6maoKsDRrf-Xu9OqwDH1DyG-7cyeYk/edit?usp=sharing.
King and Pawn Endgame: Triangulation 1
Do you know how to use triangulation? If you can pass the move to Black here with a triangular maneuver, then Black will have to let in your king.
King And Pawn Endgame: Outside Passer
Pay attention! Master this position against the engine, and you will be sure to win most pawn up endgames against mortals. The normal method in positions like this is to use your extra pawn to distract the enemy king. That will allow you to clean up on the kingside. Don't forget: the king is an attacking piece in the endgame!
King And Pawn Endgame: Active King
This drill will teach you everything you need to know about the active king! Infiltrate and drive black king into zugzwang. Some subtle moves will seal the deal.
King And Pawns vs King And Pawns: Active King
Patience is a virtue! Don't rush in too quickly here. Instead, extract the most from your active king's position before cashing in.
King And Pawn Endgame: Invasion 1
Win this endgame to master using an active king. First you must win Black's pawn. If you remember that the kings can never stand next to each other, this should be easy. Once you have won the pawn, be careful not to allow stalemate when making a queen.
King And Pawn Endgame: Invasion 2
You've got this active king thing down, right? Don't worry about the opposition here. You are so much more active than your opponent that you can force your way in and take all the pawns. The win is easy then.
King And Pawn Endgame: Shouldering
Advance the pawn, right! Eh... slow down a bit. To win this position, you must keep the black king as far away from the pawns as possible; otherwise, when you take Black's pawn, the enemy king will be within range to take your own. This means that you must use your king to shoulder the black king away. This takes priority over all other things.
King And Pawn Endgame: Shouldering 2
First, you must realize that Black is going to win the white pawn. Can you see why? Next, you must try to defend. Find the right path for your king.
King And Pawn Endgame: Timing
Warning: This is not quite as simple as it might seem, but I believe in you! You need to be very careful before pushing your h-pawn. Look ahead and make sure that you don't end up in a drawn king and pawn versus king position.
King And Pawn Endgame: Opposition
Do you know this famous endgame study?! It's a beautiful illustration of the power of the opposition in defense. If you have practiced the previous drills carefully, you should be able to find the right drawing idea.
King And Pawn Endgame: Opposition Master
Can you really draw this endgame?! Yes, but only if know the opposition like the back of your hand!
King And Pawn Endgame: Opposition, Outflanking
Can you master this dance of kings and show that you have truly mastered king and pawn endgames? You do need to use the opposition here, but be careful about the file on which you seize it. Having the distant opposition on the e-file is of no value because your king cannot use the e5 square.
King And Pawn Endgame: Maintain The Opposition
Can you navigate this minefield??? If you can maintain the opposition (and watch the pawn breaks), White's extra pawn will not be enough to win.
King And Pawn Endgame: Horizontal Opposition
Just before this, you had to defend a similar position with the vertical. This position looks more dire as the black king has invaded. However, careful defense keeps the balance!
King And Pawn Endgame: Distant Opposition
Where to begin? Starting with 1.Ke4 would be a mistake, because 1...Ke6 gives Black the opposition, and you will be unable to make progress. Try to play in a more flexible way so that however your opponent responds, you will either be able to move directly towards one of the black pawns and win it; or else you'll be able to take the opposition and force Black's king to give way on the following move. Be careful not to allow a drawing counterattack!
King vs King And Pawn: Distant Opposition
Haven't you already lost the distant opposition? Well, yes... But Black can't keep it since the c5-square is occupied. Teach the engine this is a draw!
King And Pawn Endgame: Triangulation 2
Triangles: key to slicing pizzas, key to king and pawn endgames. The immediate 1.c6 does not work because Black can always draw after 1...Kc8. However, if it were Black's move in the initial position, Black would have to give way. Moving the king back would allow your own king in, while after 1...Ke7 2.c6 would now work. Therefore, you need to find a move to bring about the initial position, but pass the move to Black.